BBC's big regional idea
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Information is presented on BBC's regional broadcasting strategy. With controller of English regions Andy Griffee leading the operations from Birmingham, BBC is planning to use its existing radio stations and digital distribution to broadcast twenty-four hours of regional television news across the UK. Griffee outlines the regional plans and discusses ITV's scaling back of its non-news regional output.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2004
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Thompson makes PSB vow
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Mark Thompson after replacing Greg Dyke has a vision for BBC focusing on 'public value'. More money will be put into news, current affairs and comedy. Independent producers can also be confide nt over commissioning and product review.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2004
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